Mandriva Linux One

The Linux desktop that's easy to try and easy to keep

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Mandriva Linux One 2009 is the best way to start using Linux. A full Linux operating system on a single CD for both new and experienced Linux users, it is fast to download and install, and also safe to try with a live mode. One is really the one CD you need!

One's fast installation system lets you install the complete system to your hard disk simply by answering a few questions. Just click on the 'Install' icon after you start One. You can even browse the Internet or play Frozen Bubble while the installation is in progress.

Quick and easy installation

One's fast installation system is the easiest way to get started with Linux.

Running One in live mode lets you try Mandriva Linux in complete safety: nothing is installed permanently to your system, nothing will be written to your hard disk, and you're safe from viruses and spyware.

Try Mandriva Linux safely

One lets you try Linux without worrying about the consequences.

Effortless 3D desktop

Experience the latest 3D-accelerated desktop technologies in the easiest way possible.


Coming from Windows? Don't worry!

One includes everything you need to make a painless switch from Windows to Linux.

The best tools

Make your system work for you with One's industry-leading configuration tools.

All the applications you need on a single CD

One contains everything you need to get your work done and organize your life.




Requirements

  • Processor: Any Intel®, AMD or VIA processor.
  • RAM: 512MB minimum, 1GB recommended.
  • Hard disk: 2GB minimum, 6GB recommended.
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA®, ATITM, Intel®, SiS, Matrox,VIA. 3D desktop functionality requires an NVIDIA GeForce (up to 8800), ATITM Radeon 7000 to HD 3870, or Intel® i845 to x4500HD.
  • 3D acceleration is supported on most capable hardware. For more details, check the hardware compatibility database.
  • Sound cards: All Sound Blaster, AC97 and HDA compatible cards are supported. Note: Creative Labs X-Fi cards are not currently supported.
  • DVD drive required.
  • SATA, IDE, SCSI, SAS: most controllers are supported in non-RAID mode, and some are supported in RAID mode.

List is not exhaustive: certain hardware not listed may also be supported. For more information, visit: http://hcl.mandriva.com

One, an easily extensible desktop

One gives you easy and free access to the official Mandriva Linux 2009 software repositories, containing more than 20,000 packages.

The selection of applications provided by One meets all the most common desktop needs. Still, in case you find yourself in need of more software, with just a few clicks you can access the official Mandriva software repositories, containing over 20,000 packages. Almost any Linux application you might need can be found here. To read about how to access these repositories, click here.

What's more, the Mandriva backports system gives you the option of getting the very latest versions of certain applications, without waiting for the next Mandriva release. To find out about backports, click here.

One, the Linux desktop which adapts to your chosen environment

One is offered as a direct download with the KDE environment. You can also download it with the GNOME environment. For each environment, there are three versions of One with different languages available. You just have to pick the version that suits you!

 

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